Open Poetry #41 |
Red Birds In The Snow (repost for the (((holidays)))) |
XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
When his life got wrecked there was no crash No screeching tires No broken glass Just muffled tears only his heart could hear. Most don't walk too close to his shattered dreams. They're frightened by his tattered seams. They will not spare a dime or lend an ear. But, their little acts of kindness make the world a better place. They always bring the dog in when its cold. They tote the barge and lift the bales to plant a tree and save the whales. Those little selfless acts soothe their soul. I know I've seen them feeding red birds in the snow. They feel the pavement beneath their feet But somehow never touch "the street". Their Spirit Guides don't hover that far down. They feed the squirrels and adopt a pet. Take a stray pup to the vet and at Christmas drop a quarter on the ground. Tis the Season... Love in the air... Little acts that show they care. The coat he got last year is thin and torn. Its kind and sweet The gifts they give But he has to eat He has to live eleven months before New Hope is born. Peace on Earth Good Will to Man Will finally come around again. Baby Jesus will live within their hearts. It's a crying shame that he's so prone to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. He'll disappear before the New Year starts. But, their little acts of kindness make the world a better place. They always bring the dog in when its cold. They tote the barge and lift the bales to plant a tree and save the whales. Those little selfless acts soothe their soul. I know I've seen them feeding red birds in the snow. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Beautiful poem, sad and so very true. Wish you peace and joy for the coming year. Hang in there Uriah, perhaps those red birds will bring you luck. I hope so. Ida |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"Peace on Earth Good Will to Man Will finally come around again. Baby Jesus will live within their hearts. It's a crying shame that he's so prone to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. He'll disappear before the New Year starts." Powerful message here, Uriah. Good to read your thoughts again. Peaceful holidays to you. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You are so right, there are too many terrible situations to be solved by the little momentaneous acts of kindness, but they still help soothe the suffering a little. But greater courageous actions are needed to grant everybody a dignified life. Sigh! May all the hearts know the joy of love, in the spirit of today. Beautiful poem. Love, Margherita |
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